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Tips for Teaching Outside
Teaching outside the traditional classroom setting isn't as daunting as it might initially appear. In fact, with the right mindset and a...
Lena Ives
Sep 17, 20243 min read
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Results of Forest Ecosystem Monitoring Cooperative Funded Research at Holt Research Forest
The 2023 Ecosystem Monitoring Fund was awarded by the Forest Ecosystem Monitoring Cooperative (FEMC) to the Maine TREE Foundation to complet
Hope Light
Sep 16, 20243 min read
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Celebrating the accomplishments of the 2024 Holt Research Forest Technicians.
As the 2024 field season draws to a close, we reflect on the milestones and achievements that have marked this productive period. This...
Hope Light
Aug 31, 20243 min read
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Maine TREE and Blue Hill Peninsula Educators Take a Deep Dive into Climate Education
At the beginning of 2024, Maine TREE received a DOE Climate Education Professional Development grant to collaborate with Regional School Uni
Hope Light
Aug 12, 20242 min read
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Forestry Immersion Program Makes Waves in the Woods
By Hope Light On July 17, several dozen community members gathered in Brownville, Maine, off of Iron Works Road, to learn about their...
Hope Light
Jul 31, 20244 min read
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Wood Banks and Fuel Poverty in Maine
NO ONE SHOULD HAVE TO CHOOSE BETWEEN HEATING AND EATING It’s easy to dismiss heating fuel poverty in July, especially as we are mere...
Hope Light
Jul 16, 20245 min read
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Seeds, Salamanders, Species Composition, and Tree Mortality at Holt Research Forest
It’s been one month since our 2024 Summer Research Technicians arrived, and Holt Research Forest has been bustling with activity. Our...
Hope Light
Jul 9, 20243 min read
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Maine TREE Summer Reading List
It’s officially summer, and there’s no better time to start a good book. Our staff compiled a list of recommended books featuring...
Hope Light
Jul 8, 20242 min read
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Holt Research Forest Welcomes Summer Research Technicians
Three summer research technicians have arrived at Holt Research Forest in Arrowsic and have dived right into their roles. Each technician...
Hope Light
Jun 11, 20242 min read
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A Forest For Everyone, Managed By Women
A Tree Farm near Brownville is gaining attention for being managed entirely by women.
Kayci Willis
Jun 9, 20243 min read
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Workers’ Compensation Rates Hit Record Low for Certified Logging Professionals in Maine
Written by Hope Light Despite the industry’s notorious reputation as the most dangerous occupation in the United States, a subset of...
Hope Light
May 8, 20244 min read
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Maine TREE to Deploy “FERN-Kits” to Collaborating Organizations
Getting students hands-on experience observing and studying the forest around them is critical to developing their appreciation and...
Hope Light
May 8, 20242 min read
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